Tusculum Elementary

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716 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tusculum Elementary School, located on McMurray Drive in Nashville, Tennessee, is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of students from various backgrounds, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Tusculum Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school frequently collaborates with local partners and families to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes enrichment activities and supportive services. With a focus on high expectations and personalized instruction, the faculty strives to create a safe and welcoming space where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

716

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tusculum Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	517
Black	77
Asian	29
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
517 (72.2%)
White
86 (12.0%)
Black
77 (10.8%)
Asian
29 (4.1%)
Two or More
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)333-5179
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/tusculum-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tusculum Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tusculum Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	47.6%
Male	375	52.4%

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